Overview

The Family Services Division of the Department for Children & Families in St. Albans is seeking an Administrative Services Technician IV to join our team of dedicated staff in supporting children, families and communities. Our goal is to promote safety, permanency, wellbeing and law abidance for children in need. Your work will help Family Service Workers and other staff achieve this mission. The work we do is meaningful, challenging and critical to the safety and well-being of Vermont's children and families.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, maintain a positive and professional attitude, have confidence in Excel and Word, and enjoy learning and using new systems. The work is fast paced, requiring prompt data entry and document submissions, and this position is often the first contact that the public has with the local FSD office. Other work may include: developing and maintaining documents and spreadsheets, coding and submitting invoices, managing and tracking files, answering phones, greeting clients, maintaining the upkeep and service records for District Fleet vehicles, supporting staff with office needs and other assigned tasks.

Who May Apply

This position, Administrative Services Technician IV (Job Requisition #54315), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Crystal King at [email protected].
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of college level study in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field.

OR

High school graduation or equivalent and one (1) year of experience providing administrative-level support to a business or organization.

OR

One (1) year as an Administrative Services Technician III with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.